MEPC’s buildings in Wellington Place, Leeds — especially 11 & 12 Wellington Place and the planned refurbishment of 2 Wellington Place — are emerging as among the UK’s most advanced sustainable office projects.Arup+2The UK+2
Key Green Features & Sustainability Measures
- High Sustainability Certifications
11 & 12 Wellington Place are some of the first buildings outside London to achieve a NABERS Design for Performance rating of 5 stars+, alongside BREEAM Outstanding.Arup+1 - Carbon & Energy Reductions
The design aims for operational net-zero carbon by:
• Replacing gas-fired boilers and air-cooled chillers with an all-electric reversible air-source heat-pump system.Arup
• Upgrading building fabric, using triple glazing, improving air tightness, and enhanced lighting control.Arup+1
• Installing roof‐mounted solar panels (500–700 m²) to generate a portion of the building’s electrical needs.Arup+2The UK+2 - Smart Monitoring & Performance Feedback
Live energy management systems and metering allow real-time feedback on consumption, helping occupants control lighting, heating/cooling, and energy usage.Arup - Wellness, Access & Transport Features
The Wellington Place scheme includes amenities like secure cycle storage, showers & lockers, outdoor green spaces, better air quality, and public realm improvements.Wellington Place+2Insider Media Ltd+2 - Refurbishment with Sustainable Retrofitting in Mind
MEPC is refurbishing existing offices (notably 2 Wellington Place) using sustainable retrofit practices: reusing materials, targeting high energy ratings (EPC A), and setting BREEAM Refurbishment Excellent credentials.Wellington Place+2Estates Gazette+2
Impact & Why It Matters
- Sets a benchmark in Leeds and beyond for how modern offices can reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption while maintaining high occupant comfort.
- Demonstrates that both new builds and refurbishments can deliver strong ESG and sustainability outcomes.
- Attractive to tenants with strong environmental commitments—companies increasingly factor sustainability credentials into their leasing decisions.CoStar+2Arup+2
